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Farmers Cheer Administration's About-Face On Limiting Teen and Kids' Farm Work

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Farmers Cheer Administration's About-Face On Limiting Teen and Kids' Farm Work

April 30, 2012 • The Obama administration backed off a proposal to restrict kids under 16 from working on farms after a major push by conservatives and farm state Democrats. But farmers themselves weren't too happy about the restrictions, either.

Cracking The Code: Making Vegan Cheese Taste Cheesier

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Cracking The Code: Making Vegan Cheese Taste Cheesier

April 30, 2012 • The market for cheese made without animal protein is ripe, given the rise in veganism, milk allergies, and fat and calorie concerns. But scientists explain why it's so hard to make it taste and melt the way Western palates demand.

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'Hot Dog' Meets 'Bun': Famous Food Discoveries

April 29, 2012 • Some of the most popular culinary creations — Granny Smith apples, Caesar salad and nachos — are products of fortuitous discoveries. Josh Chetwynd's new book, How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun, chronicles the quirky history of kitchen favorites.

'Hot Dog' Meets 'Bun': Famous Food Discoveries

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Taming Those Wild, Stinging Backyard Greens Into Dinner

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Taming Those Wild, Stinging Backyard Greens Into Dinner

April 27, 2012 • A Pittsburgh food writer offers a lesson in making pesto out of stinging nettles and garlic mustard — springtime greens often considered weeds.

Taming Those Wild, Stinging Backyard Greens Into Dinner

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Fresh Food Advocate Links Farmers, Doctors, Low-Income Families

April 27, 2012 • Wholesome Wave CEO and President Michael Nischan tells The Salt about plans to get doctors to prescribe fresh fruits and vegetables for better health and encouraging farmers to connect with low-income neighborhoods.

Stone Age Mediterranean Farmer ISO Hungry Nordic Hunter-Gatherer?

April 26, 2012 • What was a farmer with Mediterranean roots doing in Sweden 5,000 years ago? Bringing farming north to the hunter-gatherers, according to new DNA research.

Nutella Maker May Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit For $3 Million

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Nutella Maker May Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit For $3 Million

April 26, 2012 • It might be hard to imagine anyone believing that Nutella, the sweet chocolate-hazelnut spread is good for you. But the company's agreed to settle claims that its ads made it seem healthier than it is.

Your 'Food Porn' Verdict? Keep The Photos Coming

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Your 'Food Porn' Verdict? Keep The Photos Coming

April 26, 2012 • In our poll on food photos on social media, 45 percent of respondents said that they like the photos and don't think the "culinary paparazzi" has gone too far. Still, some 28 percent of respondents said they're fed up.

The Cuban Sandwich Crisis Has A Winner: Tampa

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The Cuban Sandwich Crisis Has A Winner: Tampa

April 25, 2012 • The votes and the judge's ruling are in, and Tampa has trumped Miami as the home of the Cuban sandwich. Our poll and two audio essays from reporters in Tampa and Miami helped make the case.

Mad Cow Disease: What You Need To Know Now

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Mad Cow Disease: What You Need To Know Now

April 25, 2012 • The food supply is safe, federal officials say, even though a fourth case of mad cow disease has been discovered in the United States. A 2009 ban on using cattle parts in animal feed may be why cases are so infrequent.

Mad Cow Disease: What You Need To Know Now

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Buying Sustainable Fish Is Getting Easier, But It's Still Hard

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Buying Sustainable Fish Is Getting Easier, But It's Still Hard

April 25, 2012 • Even as some retailers are turning to certification schemes and rating systems to offer consumers trustworthy choices, the art of sustainable seafood buying now requires a sophisticated understanding of geography and science on the part of the consumer.

Overnight Breakfast: A Feast For Reluctant Risers

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Overnight Breakfast: A Feast For Reluctant Risers

April 25, 2012 • If you're the sort of person who thinks nothing of a midnight turn on the dance floor, you can handle mixing up a simple dough or cracking a couple of eggs while the moon sets sail across the sky. Then, when morning comes, flip on the oven or stovetop, and sip your coffee smugly while breakfast essentially makes itself.

Poll: Are Your Friends Bombarding You With 'Food Porn'?

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Poll: Are Your Friends Bombarding You With 'Food Porn'?

April 24, 2012 • A recent parody on YouTube by musical comedians suggests that the amateur "culinary paparazzi" is out of control. We want to know what you think.

The California Taco Trail: 'How Mexican Food Conquered America'

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The California Taco Trail: 'How Mexican Food Conquered America'

April 23, 2012 • Once upon a time, tacos were a Mexican snack. Now they're an all-American institution. Gustavo Arellano leads us across Southern California in search of the roots of the American taco.

The California Taco Trail: 'How Mexican Food Conquered America'

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Are Local Salad Greens Safer Than Packaged Salad Greens?

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